List of people with type 1 diabetes

List of People with Type 1 Diabetes is a comprehensive compilation of notable individuals who have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, although it can appear at any age. People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin every day to stay alive. The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental factors.

List of Notable People with Type 1 Diabetes[edit | edit source]

This list includes people from various fields such as entertainment, sports, politics, and science who have publicly disclosed their condition.

Entertainment[edit | edit source]

Halle Berry - An American actress and former fashion model. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 22.
Nick Jonas - An American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 13 years old.

Sports[edit | edit source]

Jay Cutler - A retired American football quarterback. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2008.
Gary Hall Jr. - An American former competition swimmer. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes before the 2000 Olympics.

Politics[edit | edit source]

Theresa May - A British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2012.